Definition of "snug" [snug]

• Comfortably sheltered; cozy. (adjective)
• Small but well arranged: a snug apartment. See Synonyms at comfortable. (adjective)
• Closely secured and well built; compact: a snug little sailboat. (adjective)
• Close-fitting: a snug jacket. (adjective)
• Nautical Seaworthy. (adjective)

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• "He was fairly physical—what we call snug—but I loved the contact."
• ""That is what I call snug," said Randy complacently."
• ""I suppose," said the Prince, putting his hands in his pockets and gazing about the room with an appearance of cheerful interest, "this is what one calls a snug little place.""